Weekend Round-Up Part Two

My newest online find is a site called Hometalk.com I guarantee you could get lost for hours browsing all the DIY possibilities in a variety of categories. Take for instance Patriotic.  http://www.hometalk.com/categories/seasonal-decor/patriotic

There are 20 subcategories which include: centerpieces, banners, home decor, party etc.
Step by step instructions are given to create each piece. 
How about tablescape ideas?

and to think all these discoveries just begin with a simple freezer paper DIY idea I had seen on hometalk.com to make stencils using freezer paper!  

Need some holiday food ideas?  How about...

Cheesecake Tarts:
Cook's Notes: Lot of possibilities with this idea. Fill shells with your favorite cheesecake filling, ice cream or pudding. These cone cups are found in ice cream section of the store. 
 http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/06/simple-cheesecake-tart/

Cookie Bark

http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/red-white-and-blue-cookie-bark/

Cook's Notes: Other Red White and Blue Desserts can be found at this site. 

http://www.createcraftlove.com/red-white-and-blue-desserts/?utm_source=yourhomebasedmom.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange_module

Of course I know I'd cook and DIY better if I only had these new shoes -hummm

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Your Favorite Broccoli Salad Gets A Makeover
Curried Peach and Chicken Salad with Almonds

Heirloom Tomato Salad   and a book review